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The Purple Podcast

Serge Clivio + Alia Hodge

"The Purple Podcast" is a place for all things pop culture and current entertainment news. With a slice of niche, your hosts Alia Hodge and Serge Clivio take their 10+ year long friendship and background in performing arts to spill the tea and openly chat in hopes to gain new perspectives along the way for both themselves and their listeners. Each episode will have a link to donate to a charity of their choice, in hopes to raise awareness outside of pop culture for marginalized groups. New episodes

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02:00:04

Wicked: For Good Trailer Breakdown, The EMMYs, +...

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Serge and Alia welcome in Autumn by breaking down the final Wicked: For Good trailer. They also recap their EMMY watch party and get into the craziness around Jimmy Kimmel.Listen closely and you will hear about Camp Rock 3, contrasting opinions on The History of Sound, Serge's review of Mariah Carey's 16th studio album, Here For It All, and much more!October is just about here and it is Breast Cancer Awareness month, you can donate to the American Cancer Society HERE.Hosts: Alia Hodge

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02:27:45

Weapons, Serge’s London Adventures, + All Things...

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Serge and Alia wrap up the summer with more crazy stories from the AMC in Lincoln Square, a recap of Serge's trip across the pond (where he saw Jamie Lloyd's EVITA), Taylor Swift's big news and a deep-dive into alternate album art.Plus, they will review movies like Weapons and Highest 2 Lowest, music like Bieber's SWAG and Carpenter's Man's Best Friend, and a deep-dive into the current Big Brother drama.With the current administration shutting down the National LGBTQ+ youth

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01:56:52

Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl,...

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/08/11

10 years in the making, Serge finally attended Disneyland with Alia. This was not the biggest news of their LA weekend though. You favorite friends will recap their time seeing Jesus Christ Superstar at The Hollywood Bowl, during it's limited one weekend run. Movie Corner is lit up with the duo's take on Disney's new Freakier Friday. Plus, updates on Big Brother, the VMAs and more!With the current administration shutting down the National LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline last month, we once again want

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02:02:25

Superman vs. The Fantastic Four, EMMY Nominations, +...

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Marvel and DC are hoping to revive their franchises and brands with the releases of Superman and The Fantastic Four, BUT what do Alia and Serge have to say about these films of the summer? Plus, they will discuss Ari Aster's newest film, Eddington. Whether you want to hear about this year's EMMY nominations, The Coldplay kiss cam scandal, or just have Alia continue to describe And Just Like That to Serge - this episode of The Purple Podcast has all that... AND MORE!With the current administration

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02:24:07

Materialists, The Bear S4, + SWAG by Justin Bieber

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Serge and Alia return to discuss the summer happenings in pop culture media!From Justin Bieber's surprise album release, to The Bear Season 4, to Alia describing this season of And Just Like That to Serge, to the mixed reviews of Celine Song's latest film - your co-hosts will dive deep into the gab that is culture!With the current administration shutting down the National LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline later this month, we want to remind you that The Trevor Project can still be reached directly even

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01:38:28

The 2025 TONY Awards

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/06/10

Alia and Serge recap the entirety of the 78th Annual Tony Awards in this special bonus episode of The Purple Podcast.Tune in to hear their closing thoughts on the latest Broadway season.

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02:29:21

Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER Tour, Patti LuPone vs....

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Serge and Alia return from The Purple Pod's spring break to discuss all of the happenings over the past month.From sitting in the 3rd row at COWBOY CARTER, to the Patti LuPone drama to Tom Cruise bringing back cinema - all of this and more on the Season 3 return of The Purple Podcast.June is Pride Month!! We will be supporting LGBTQ+ organizations all month. You can find out more about this episodes partner, The Trevor Project, and donate HERE.Hosts: Alia Hodge (⁠⁠⁠@blackiesnackie⁠⁠⁠) and Serge

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02:09:32

Sinners, The Last of Us, + Broadway Season Round-Up

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Sinners hits movie theaters, Alia and Serge attend a star-studded Cabaret Opening Night Party, Katy Perry and Gayle King go to space, The Last of Us shocks the public and Ava Max cuts her hair at Coachella???Serge and Alia return to spill the tea and share all of their hot takes on this epsiode of The Purple Podcast.For the month of May, we are recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. You can donate to Stop AAPI hate HERE.Hosts: Alia Hodge (⁠⁠@blackiesnackie⁠⁠) and Serge

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01:55:26

Smash on Broadway, CinemaCon 2025, + Rachel Zegler...

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Fade in on a girl with a hunger for fame! Years in the making, Smash the musical has come to Broadway, and Serge and Alia were there to witness it in the front row. They spill the tea on this confused production, among all of the other pop culture happenings to kick off the month of April.This month, we are recognizing World Autism Awareness Day. Find other more at Autism Speaks, and donate to their mission.Hosts: Alia Hodge (⁠⁠@blackiesnackie⁠⁠) and Serge Clivio (⁠⁠@sergeclivio⁠⁠)

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02:03:14

Severance S2 Finale, Snow White Live Action, +...

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/03/24

The content over the past few weeks has been jam-packed!!! Serge and Alia return to discuss it all on The Purple Podcast. This episode will contain many spoilers and critiques. Tune in to find out more!This week, we hope to continue raise awareness around Women's History Month. Here, you can learn more and donate to Women for Women International.Hosts: Alia Hodge (⁠@blackiesnackie⁠) and Serge Clivio (⁠@sergeclivio⁠)

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02:46:14

OSCARs Recap, Gaga’s MAYHEM, + The Traitors S3 Finale

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Awards Season has finally wrapped and Alia and Serge are here to talk about the highs, lows and everything in between of the 97th Academy Awards.They will also dive into Lady Gaga's new album, recap the Season 3 ending of The Traitors, the new cast of Wicked on Broadway and more!Proceeds from this episode will be donated to Women for Women International, honor of Women's History Month. Find out more HERE.

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02:32:58

GRAMMYs Recap, Kendrick’s Super Bowl, + SNL50

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/02/24

The Purple Podcast returns for the second episode of Season 3 with an exciting spread of pop culture news. Alia and Serge are back to dive into recaps of The 2025 GRAMMYs, Kendrick's Super Bowl performance, OSCAR nomination recaps and the current award season landscape, Severance, The Traitors, plus a lot more.Proceeds from this episode will be donated to the Transgender Law Center. Find out more about their amazing mission HERE. We need to show support now, more than ever!

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02:34:47

SEASON 3 PREMIERE!!!: Awards Season Races, The...

The Purple Podcast ·

2025/01/21

SEASON 3 OF THE PURPLE PODCAST HAS ARRIVED!!! Alia and Serge dive into all of the Pop Culture topics that have dominated the beginning of the year. You'll have to tune in to find out their thoughts...This week, we want to encourage people to donate to some causes that help aid victims of the tragic LA Wildfires, happening right now. We are holding all those affected by this tragedy. Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation The Merino Family Wildfire Relief Fun Children's Hospital of LA Wildfire

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01:53:55

2024’s Year-In-Review, Beyoncé’s Halftime Show, +...

The Purple Podcast ·

2024/12/30

The Season 2 finale is here!!! After a brief chat about current pop culture hot topics, Alia and Serge will chat 2024 year-end. Find out what favorites landed on their Year-End Lists, as well as some of the biggest flops of the year.Their 2024 Year-In-Review begins at 40:55. All proceeds will be donated to Toys for Tots. You can find out more about their mission to provide happiness to kids around the country, ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.

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02:35:13

Golden Globe Noms, Netflix’s Unhinged Christmas...

The Purple Podcast ·

2024/12/16

The Purple Podcasts, penultimate episode of Season 2 finds Alia and Serge discussing another year of Golden Globe Noms, Netflix's newest season of Christmas content, the allegations against JAY-Z, the craziness that is Luigi Mangione and so many more pop culture happenings. Tune in to one of the final episodes of 2024! All proceeds will be donated to Toys for Tots. You can find out more about their mission to provide happiness to kids around the country, ⁠HERE⁠.

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02:24:07

Gladiator II, Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars of the...

The Purple Podcast ·

2024/12/03

Alia and Serge begin the final run of episodes this season by discussing Gladiator II, Moana 2, Emilia Pérez, Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars, People's Sexiest Man, Wicked (again) and more!Hear their hot takes and what they recommend tuning into before the year ends. All proceeds will be donated to The Pine Street Inn. You can find out more about their mission to end homelessness, HERE.

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02:15:37

WickedWatchED™ (Recapping Wicked, Part 1)

The Purple Podcast ·

2024/11/26

It's finally here! Alia and Serge talk all things Wicked, Part 1 - spoilers included!This week, proceeds will be donated to ⁠City Harvest⁠. Hosts: Alia Hodge (⁠⁠@blackiesnackie⁠⁠) and Serge Clivio (⁠@sergeclivio⁠)

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02:34:09

GRAMMY Nominations, WickedWatch™ (cont.), + Nicole...

The Purple Podcast ·

2024/11/11

GRAMMY Nominations are out, Nicole Scherzinger is under fire, Patti LuPone has been called out, Club Chalamet rises again, Wicked has partnered with Lexus and Reba wants to be in a Marvel film... Serge and Alia cover all this and more during a non-stop gab session of The Purple Podcast. This week can you donate to ⁠The Center⁠. Learn more about them, here. Hosts: Alia Hodge (⁠@blackiesnackie⁠) and Serge Clivio (⁠@sergeclivio⁠)

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02:02:06

Sunset Blvd., WickedWatch™, + Joker: Folie á Deux

The Purple Podcast ·

2024/10/21

Alia and Serge return with a packed episode! Hear them cover Nicole Scherzinger's star-turn in the highly anticipated Sunset Boulevard revival on Broadway. They'll also chat about how bad the Joker sequel really was, recap Big Brother 26 season finale, and tribute Gavin Creel and Liam Payne. They also introduce a new segment, WickedWatch™, which will cover all things you need to know about the world of Wicked and the upcoming film. Plus, there's much more!Theater Corner - 4:57 WickedWatch™ -

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02:08:16

The EMMYs, The VMAs, + The Downfall of Bachelor...

The Purple Podcast ·

2024/09/24

Today on The Purple Podcast, Alia and Serge discuss the 2024 EMMYs and VMAs, as well as a review from Serge on Katy Perry's 143 and Alia's dissertation on the current state of Bachelor Nation They also talk on their viewing of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice plus plenty more!EMMYs - 6:20 VMAs - 22:05 Bachelor Nation - 42:06 TV Corner - 59:42 Movie Corner - 1:18:07 Music Corner - 1:25:50 Theater Corner - 1:41:00 This week, all podcast proceeds will be donated to the ⁠⁠American Red Cross⁠⁠. Hosts:

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